Vand’s sets are explorations into story-telling hypnotica with a crossover from ambient to dance floor material. With productions released on Nyame Records a double EP collaboration with Bas Dobbelaer on SoHaSo and a solo appearance on F-on’s Alpenglühen. Besides making music and being a deejay he also explored to present himself as a live act in recent years. With adebut at the notable Mostra Festival and a 3-hour live improvisation at La Nature Festival with fellow roommates Shoal and Queniv. He is now mostly affiliated to the ISOTOOP collective transmitting their unique sonic identity.

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Phonons Podcast 088 Vand

Taken from Voal's Saffron EP on ISOTOOP, out December 1.

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Premiere: Voal - Take My Hand

The debut release from Dutch dance collective ISOTOOP on their newly minted label unfolds as a mysterious musical journey led by core members Shoal (Kenny Kneefel) and Vand (Viktor van der Riet), united for the first time under the moniker Voal. The EP, a collaboration between longtime friends, unveils a distinctive approach to club music, where the individual signatures of Shoal and Vand merge into a unified force. Across the four tracks, the duo skillfully balances rhythm and contemplation, creating an experience that propels movement on the dancefloor while leaving room for cerebral exploration. Voal's artistry shines through in their astute sound design and polyrhythmic mastery.

Today's premiere, "Carpet Crawler," opens the EP with a bass line that asserts its distinct presence, accompanied by intricate percussions, sampled vocals, and an evolving robotic sequence. The track unfolds as an eerie and murky journey, akin to navigating through a cosmic storm aboard a spacecraft. Its relentless progression and unconventional blend of elements offer a unique listening experience that lingers with a listener long after it’s done. 

Voal's "Carpet Crawler" and the rest of the Saffron EP are coming out on December 1.


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PREMIERE: Voal - Carpet Crawler [ISOTOOP]

As the year winds down, we wanted to send you off with a bang – a deep, rumbling bang delivered straight from the Utrecht underground by the one and only Vand. We've known this sonic sorcerer for ages, watching him transform from a bright Dutch talent to an artist whose output has been recognized and cherished in underground scenes worldwide. 

Over the years, Vand has made a reputation for himself as a producer who is equally prolific working alongside like-minded piers like Bas Dobbelaer, Alfred Czital, and Shoal, as well as working solo where he conjures deep, dubby adventures that twist and turn like Escher sketches, always one step ahead of the dancefloor drone.
Releases on labels like Something Happening Somewhere, Nyame, Alpenglühen, Harmony Rec, and Konstrukt speak for themselves. 

Speaking of labels, Vand just launched ISOTOOP, a sonic beacon birthed from the ashes of a great event collective (initially founded by Van Anh and featuring Ben Buitendijk, Shoal, and Koen Hoets). Their debut, a Vand & Shoal juggernaut called Voal, has been on heavy rotation in our HQ and has found its way to crates of many DJs worldwide.

With that fresh fire in our ears, we present you with Vand's mix for us – a darkroom dub journey built for late-night explorations. Buckle up because this isn't a stroll in the park; it's a 200km/h Autobahn voyage on cruise control, smooth as silk yet peppered with enough twists and turns to keep your heart hammering. Deep bass dives will massage your soul, dubby echoes will swirl around your head, and when you think you've got it figured out, Vand throws in a curveball that'll leave you grinning like a Cheshire cat.
This mix is a reminder that the best journeys often take you to unexpected places. And hey, who knows what 2024 holds for Vand and ISOTOOP? One thing's for sure: we'll be right here, front row and center, ready to lose ourselves in the sound.

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